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Alex Afari eligibility court date is set
Last week, your timeline was likely littered with litigation chatter as athletes across the country remain committed to securing one final year of eligibility for themselves. Notably, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on Friday that student‑athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 will no longer have any federal protections concerning […]
Kentucky is battling another SEC team for former NFL running back TJ Harden
Last week, we learned that Kentucky Football was in pursuit of former SMU and Seattle Seahawks running back TJ Harden. The recruitment of the veteran running back has been extremely quick, with the college football season coming back in less than a week. Harden is one of 16 athletes who received a temporary restraining order […]
Kenny Minchey is showing “elite” potential for Kentucky
While there’s a lot of excitement around the program right now, there are also a lot of question marks. Will Stein hasn’t coached a game yet. New staff, new schemes, new players. And, perhaps, most importantly, there’s a brand new quarterback. Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey is set to take the reins with limited […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Where should UK Basketball be ranked entering next season?
Kentucky basketball had quite the weekend when news broke that Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell had made his commitment to play for the Wildcats this season. Mitchell fills the program’s final roster spot, allowing media across the country to finally speculate on just how good (or not good) Kentucky will be. Jon Rothstein is one of […]
Kentucky Basketball lands official visit from 5-star recruit Benjamin Berrouet
With Kentucky Basketball finalizing its 2026-27 roster following the addition of Mark Mitchell on Saturday, the Wildcats can now fully turn their attention toward the 2027 recruiting class while also getting an early start on the class of 2028. 5-star power forward Benjamin Berrouet will take an official visit to Kentucky from Friday, Oct. 9, […]
Kentucky Basketball makes the cut for 5-star recruit Nasir Anderson
As Mark Pope and his staff continue to search for their final roster addition for the 2026-27 season, Kentucky is also actively recruiting the 2027 class. The Wildcats have already secured a commitment from 5-star small forward Ryan Hampton, and now they have made the top-10 list for another 5-star prospect. Standout point guard Nasir […]
Alex Afari takes next step in potential return to college
If you’ve heard the popular Green Day song “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” I’m going to put a spin on that title and say wake me up when college sports get leadership. Whether it be from the NCAA or some other governing body, please. I’m begging for some sort of leadership. Not only does […]
New Alabama starting quarterback’s first road start will come at Kentucky
The 2026 football season is almost here. The Kentucky Wildcats will open against Youngstown State, but they have a quick turnaround with the Alabama Crimson Tide coming to town in Week 2. Will Stein will see his first test early and often, and he’s sure to have his work cut out for him against Kalen […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Mark Mitchell Commits and Pittsburgh Volleyball Game Day
Yesterday was a big day for Kentucky Basketball, as Mark Pope and Co. landed a major commitment in the form of Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell. The The 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward was granted a fifth year of eligibility by a judge in Louisville on Friday, and announced his commitment to Kentucky yesterday, providing a major boost […]
Kentucky QB commit Jake Nawrot shines with 4 touchdowns in senior-season opener
Kentucky Football fans got their first look at what 4-star 2027 quarterback commit Jake Nawrot can do during his senior season on Friday night. Nawrot and Hersey faced Carmel in a game that was never particularly close, with the future Kentucky quarterback showing the poise and playmaking ability that has made him one of the […]
Mark Mitchell gives Kentucky Wildcats the No. 1 college basketball transfer portal class
The BBN got to celebrate on Saturday as Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell committed to Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. What started as a slow offseason for the Cats ended up with two top-10-ranked transfers in Mitchell and Milan Momcilovic. Pair that with landing guards in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, and what started off […]
Twitter celebrates Mark Mitchell joining the Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Basketball made a massive addition Saturday when Missouri Tigers transfer Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats. The 6-foot-9, 230-pound Mitchell was originally a 5-star class of 2022 recruit who spent his first two seasons at Duke before playing at Missouri over the last two years. He was supposed to be out of eligibility, but […]
Mark Mitchell commits to Kentucky Basketball
Did someone say one final BOOM to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster? We got it, as Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats on Saturday, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Mark Pope and Kentucky have landed one of the biggest remaining pieces available, as the former Missouri Tigers forward is joining the Cats after receiving a temporary […]
Kentucky Football gets 2 disappointing updates ahead of season opener
When it comes to the injury bug, nobody is more familiar with that bug than Kentucky Wildcats running back Tovani Mizell. Will Stein broke the news on Saturday that the junior running back suffered a season-ending injury and underwent surgery earlier in the week. Mizell was a 3-star recruit from Florida who was once committed […]
Mark Mitchell applies to the University of Kentucky, per report
It’s safe to say Mark Mitchell is very interested in playing for Kentucky Basketball next season. Ever since Mitchell decided to push for one more season of college hoops, Kentucky has been the school getting the most buzz to eventually land his services. And after being granted a TRO on Friday for a fifth season […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Mark Mitchell Watch is on for UK Basketball
Good morning, BBN! Mark Mitchell’s recruitment has been quite a journey. After wrapping up his fourth college season at Missouri, Mitchell initially turned his attention toward the professional ranks, joining the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. However, the possibility of another college season emerged amid ongoing challenges to the NCAA’s eligibility rules. That […]
Kentucky baseball potentially returning class of 2022 pitchers
The class of 2022 has had numerous athletes do their best to earn another year of eligibility in the wake of the 5-for-5action. The University of Kentucky has been directly impacted by it because of different athletes and their moves or potential moves. Denzel Aberdeen left Kentucky to return to Florida, hoping this would all […]
Kentucky Volleyball dominates No. 6 Wisconsin in Milwaukee to open the season
If you aren’t on board the hype train, you’d better get on board now because it’s leaving the station. Kentucky Volleyball opened up an absolute can on #6 Wisconsin in Milwaukee, handing the Badgers a 3-0 sweep thanks to an extremely balanced night. The Cats finished with 43 kills and 44 digs. And if you […]
Judge grants NCAA stay request, removing federal eligibility protection for Alex Afari and others
This day and age, being a college athletics fan means you better have your head on a swivel and be ready to digest legal jargon at the drop of a hat. While the entire Commonwealth’s attention was focused on Mark Mitchell’s eligibility case on Friday, which was being litigated in Jefferson County, KY, the Tenth […]
Donovan Dent commits to LSU Tigers
It is simply wild out there in college athletics, as lawsuits keep popping up everywhere for class of 2022 players to play a fifth season of college sports. Mark Mitchell is the biggest name for Kentucky fans to follow, but one very familiar name to the BBN will now be a potential opponent in the […]
Kentucky is recruiting an NFL RB who just played for the Seahawks this preseason
Yes, you read that right: Not a typo. Kentucky Football could potentially add a player who has played in an NFL uniform to the 2026 football roster 15 days before the season kicks off. TJ Harden most recently played football in the NFL preseason for the Seattle Seahawks last Saturday. Harden ran the ball a […]
Louisville loses 2 guards ahead of 2026-27 season
Louisville has suddenly lost two guards ahead of the 2026-27 season. Seth Trimble is currently ineligible after the 10th Circuit granted the NCAA’s request for a stay in Wisne v. NCAA. The decision puts Judge Sweeney’s nationwide injunction on hold pending appeal, meaning qualifying Class of 2022 athletes currently lose the federal protection for a […]
Positive update on Mark Mitchell, who just entered the transfer portal
Following Friday’s court injunction granted in Louisville, Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. In addition, Mitchell entered with a do-not-contact tag, which could signal the Kentucky Basketball target already knows where he wants to go. On Thursday night, news broke that Michigan State transfer and […]
Mark Mitchell receives injunction to get a 5th season and enter the transfer portal
Kentucky Basketball transfer target Mark Mitchell received an injunction on Friday that allows him to get a fifth season of eligibility and enter the transfer portal. It comes following a lawsuit that took place in Louisville, where Judge Brian Edwards granted Mitchell’s request for a fifth season of eligibility and the ability to enter the portal. […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Mark Mitchell Court Injunction Day?
Happy Friday, Big Blue Nation. It’s another day in paradise as the Kentucky Wildcats faithful await the court decision regarding Mark Mitchell’s eligibility. Mitchell, a former Second Team All-SEC forward from Mizzou, averaged 18 points, five rebounds and three assists last season. Like a broken record, today could be the day that his eligibility fate […]
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